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This chess game between Juergen Rau (2170) and Michael Welker (2110) was played at Oberliga Wuert9798 in 1998 and finished ½-½. The opening was the French Defense: Classical Variation (C11).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Juergen Rau vs Michael Welker?
Juergen Rau vs Michael Welker (1998) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Juergen Rau vs Michael Welker?
The game opened with the French Defense: Classical Variation (ECO C11).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Juergen Rau vs Michael Welker, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.